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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,929.17, 31,642.43 and 14,966.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,929.17, 31,642.43 and 14,966.69 is: 20,654.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,929.17 : 31,642.43 = 14,966.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,929.17/31,642.43 = 14,966.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,929.17x = 31,642.43 × 14,966.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,929.17x = 473,582,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,582,365.82/22,929.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.14

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